The average train between Birmingham and Chorley takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Chorley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Chorley at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Birmingham to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Birmingham to Chorley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Chorley is 138.5 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Chorley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 20m.